Ecolinc

Ecolinc

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(Bacchus Marsh)

Indigenous Plants

Ecolinc
Full Day
Book Program
Year Levels

Background

Ecolinc is located on the traditional lands of the Wathawurrung peoples. The Ecolinc wetland features a range of indigenous plants, many of which have been used by First Nations peoples for thousands of years. Various parts of the plant were used for specific purposes such as food, medicine, fibre, tools and weapons.


Key Learning Question

How can knowledge of native plants improve our everyday life?


Learning Intentions

In this program students will:

Minibeasts

Ecolinc
Full Day
Book Program
Year Levels

Background

Minibeasts live in the Ecolinc wetland and surrounding grassland. The term ‘minibeasts’ covers a wide range of small animal species including macroinvertebrates found in the Ecolinc wetland, and compost critters found in the Ecolinc compost bin. Sampling and identifying minibeasts provides opportunities for students to observe a range of animal species, features and behaviours.

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